Subtract 10/28 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 10/28
98/30 - 10/28 is 611/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
98/30 = 98 × 14/30 × 14 = 1372/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/420 - 150/420 = 1372 - 150/420 = 1222/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 611/210
- In mixed form: 2191/210
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